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Clinton, WA
Census-designated place in Island County, Washington.
Population
1,419
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,402
ZIP codes
0
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,458 a year, 22% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $664,800 (18% above Washington) and median rent is $1,410 a month.
Local data for Clinton, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,458
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$664,800
Median rent
$1,410/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
39.0%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (227), Italian Americans (155), German Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Island County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,784
18,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,079
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$931M
FY 2026, $10,717 per person
How people get to work
Clinton, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.2%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit14.9%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
5
Countywide, mostly debris flow
Flood insurance policies
906
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
72° / 37°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hat IslandCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| LangleyCity | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| MukilteoCity | 4.7 mi | 6.2 |
| EverettCity | 6.1 mi | 33.6 |
| Picnic PointCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3 |
| FreelandCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Lake StickneyCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| MeadowdaleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| North LynnwoodCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.1 |
| EastmontCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Larch WayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Martha LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| LynnwoodCity | 10 mi | 7.9 |
| HansvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.6 |
| Fobes HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| Mill CreekCity | 11 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, WA in?
- Clinton is in Island County, Washington.
- What is the population of Clinton, WA?
- About 1,419 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Hat Island (3.3 mi), Langley (4.6 mi), Mukilteo (4.7 mi), Everett (6.1 mi), Picnic Point (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023